WHOA! ‘Resident Evil’ Just Scared Up $26 Million on Opening Day!

A still from the movie 'Resident Evil' showing zombies or a scary scene.
  • The scary numbers behind the new zombie flick!
  • Why everyone’s ready for a fright this fall.
  • Our take on the horror hit!

You guys! We just saw the box office numbers, and WHOA. Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ just dropped, and it’s already a monster hit.

It pulled in a terrifying $26.3 million domestically on its first day. Across 3,684 screens! That’s a whole lot of popcorn being munched while people scream.

Seriously. It was the No. 1 new release on Friday. By a mile! It’s like movie-goers were just *waiting* for some zombie action.

And the timing? Perfect. Fall is here. People are feeling that spooky vibe. The dark, gritty aesthetic of “Resident Evil” just screams ‘grab a blanket and prepare to jump!’

Sony’s new take on the classic game has clearly hit a nerve. A good nerve, for them! Everyone’s ready to be spooked.

Our Take

We think this is awesome! It shows that audiences are really hungry for new horror, especially when the weather cools down. It’s great to see a movie like this bring people back to theaters. Get ready for some more scares, because this one looks like it’s sticking around!